Polls in 90 barangays reset

The Commission on Elections announced Monday night, October 28, that polls did not take place in at least 90 barangays in 8 provinces. The elections will be rescheduled for other dates – some of them as soon as October 29-31. Most of these barangays are in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr clarified these are not considered failure of elections. On Monday, Comelec and a poll watchdog reported at least 30 incidents related to the polls. Brillantes said these were “isolated, minor cases” that were “resolved immediately.” The incidents include reports of ballot box snatching, delays in the opening of polling centers, disruptions in precinct operations, and physical harm on individuals. The Philippine National Police reported election day was “generally peaceful,” although there was a rise in the number of poll-related deaths during the campaign period.

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